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2016
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STILIAN KIROV, Music Director
A N E W S E AS O N… … A N E W FAC E .
“ It is a t ru e p ri v i le ge to
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fter a two year search and out of one hundred and sixty applications, Stilian Kirov has b e e n a p p o i n t e d Mu s i c Director of the Bakersfield S y m p h o n y. A p r i z e w i n n e r a t the prestigious 2015 Malko
Competition, and recently completing a highly welcome you to the
successful tenure as Associate Conductor of the
Bakers fie l d Sy m p ho ny’ s
S e a t t l e S y m p h o n y, M r. K i r o v b e c o m e s t h e youngest Music Director in the Bakersfield
2015 - 20 1 6 S e a so n a nd
S y m p h o n y O r c h e s t r a ’s 8 3 - y e a r h i s t o r y.
to embrace t h e Stilian Kirov’s numerous awards and prizes o pportu ni t y to
i n c l u d e a n E m m y Aw a r d f o r t h e M e m p h i s
experience t o ge th e r so m e
S y m p h o n y ’s S o u n d t r a c k P r o j e c t , t h e O r c h e s t r a
great musi c fu l l o f exciteme nt a nd
P r e f e r e n c e Aw a r d , a n d T h i r d P r i z e a t t h e 2 0 1 0 Mitropoulos Conducting Competition, as w e l l a s Ju i l l i a r d ’s B r u n o Wa l t e r M e m o r i a l S c h o l a r s h i p a n d t h e C h a r l e s S c h i ff C o n d u c t i n g
ins pira tio n.”
Aw a r d f o r o u t s t a n d i n g a c h i e v e m e n t . M r. K i r o v i s a g r a d u a t e o f T h e Ju i l l i a r d S c h o o l i n
-- STILIAN KIROV, Music D ire ct o r
Ne w Yo r k , a n d t h e E c o l e No r m a l e d e Mu s i q u e i n Pa r i s . Please join us in welcoming M r. K i r o v t o t h e B a k e r s fi e l d Symphony Orchestra for a new season of exciting musical experiences.
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OCTOBER 3, 2015 PASSIONATE BEGINNINGS M IK HA I L GL I NKA Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture SERGEI RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor J O H A N NES BRA H M S Symphony No. 2 in D Major S O LOIST: S ea n C h en , Pi ani s t Va n C l ib ur n C r ys tal Award Wi nne r
NOVEMBER 14, 2015 ANGELS AND DEMONS
OCTOB ER 3 S e a n C he n Pi a n i s t
RA L P H VAUGH A N W I LLI A M S Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Re q u i em i n D minor Wi th th e Ba ker s field Mas te r Choral e & BS O S ol oi s ts
“ T here aren't enough superlatives for this young man. Moments of bold inte nsi ty ga ve way t o t h o s e o f a g en t l e t en d er n es s that was b reathtaking at time s. . . Che n p l a ce d e v e ry n o t e j us t s o.” -- C H A N TA L I N C AN DELA , N UVO.N ET
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FEBRUARY 6, 2016 EUROPEAN JOURNEYS ALEXANDER BORODIN Pr inc e Ig o r O vert u re J O HA NNES B RAH MS Va r iat io ns o n a Theme o f Jo s ep h Ha yd n J O HA NNES B RAH MS Hu nga r ia n D a nces 5 a nd 6 (a rr. Pa rl ow) A NTO NÍ N DVOŘÁK Sy m ph o ny No. 8 in G Ma j o r Pe tko D i mi t ro v, Gu e st Co ndu c t o r
MARCH 12, 2016 HEROES OR NOT? LU DW I G VAN B EETH OVEN Leonora Overture No. 1 WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART C la r ine t C o ncert o in A Ma j o r LU DW I G VAN B EETH OVEN Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” in E-flat Major Soloist: Boris Allakhverdyan, Clarinet
"... Allakhverdyan turned on the fireworks for his deft playing of the solo part. The bustling, skittish cadenza sounded almost improvisational and pulled the orchestra into a more dissonant MARCH 12 Boris Allakhverdyan Clarinetist
and playful sonic world of spiky rhythms and perky passages..." -- S PR I N GF I ELD N EWS -LEADER
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APRIL 9, 2016 SALUT E TO OU R V ETERANS AARON COPLAND Fa n fa re f or the Commo n Ma n AARON COPLAND Q u i e t City SA M U E L BA R BER Second Essay for Orchestra C H A R LES I VES Sy m p h ony No. 2 WES T WAT ER A RTS: Ni cholas Bardonnay, Multimedia Ar tist
M AY 1 4 , 2 0 1 6 LOVE AND WAR PET E R I LYI CH TCH AI KOVSK Y Vi o l i n Concer to i n D Ma jo r D M IT R I SH O STA KOV I C H Sy m p h ony No. 5 in D m ino r S O LO IS T: S im one Po r ter, Vi ol i n R e p res ented b y O pu s 3 Ar ti s ts
An emerging artist of impassioned energy, violinist Simone Porter, at 18 years of age, has a l re a d y a p p e a red with the Ne w Yo rk Philha rm o ni c, Lo s Angel es Philha rm o ni c, Na shv i lle Symphony a nd Ut a h
MAY 14 S i m o ne Porte r Vio li ni st
Symphony.
Jeff Fa sano Photogra phy
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A LOVE OF M U SIC WIL L L AST A L I F ET IM E
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he Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra is proud to continue our Young People’s Concert (YPC) series with three all-new performances this season. Each performance is specifically designed to appeal to children and to support and augment music education programs in schools.
For over 30 years the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra has been committed to helping our young people understand the joy and beauty music can bring to their lives. More than 12,000 students attend these performances every year. Our sincere hope is to instill in each a love of music that will last a lifetime. T H E L I ST EN ER A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra This hilarious presentation by Magic Circle Mime Company and BSO is a light-hearted introduction to the concert orchestra and its relationship with the audience.
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The art of listening requires talent and training; The Listener establishes this concept through humor, drama, and dance, leaving the audience appreciating their own abilities as well as those of the orchestra. MEET THE ORCHESTRA Tchaikovsky’s Sympho ny No. 4 "Meet the Orchestra" is our new program that gives our younger concertgoers an opportunity to explore the different, exciting aspects of orchestral playing and leadership as well as learn about the musician's perspective on music-making as part of an ensemble. Through the music of Tchaikovsky we will embark on an exciting journey, meeting and talking to the orchestra musicians, exploring the different emotions that music evokes, and learning more about the conductor's work.
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M US I C A L NAT UR ES Petko Dimitrov, Guest Conductor How do composers use music to paint the beauty and force of nature? We travel through time with examples from Handel, Beethoven, De Falla and Stravinsky, plus the exciting music from the motion picture “Frozen.”
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To sign up for YPC’s or for more information please call the BSO office.
Kids Discover Music Through small group interaction with our musicians in a classroom environment, this program allows children to experience a powerful introduction to the world of music. Children will learn that symphony-style music is all around them in their everyday lives, even in their favorite movies and video games.
Music Stude nt Vo ucher Program All Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra subscription concerts are available to Kern County music students for only $7.00 per concert. For more information or to obtain a voucher please contact the BSO office. 6
M U SIC E D UC AT I O N
I NSPIRIN G A N EW G EN E RAT I O N
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xposing students to live music expands their horizons and helps develop an appreciation for all performing arts. The BSO Next program gives generous individuals and local businesses an opportunity to purchase season tickets for distribution to local school districts and other community groups. Research proves that arts education provides unique academic and social beneďŹ ts and helps prepare students for success in school, work, and life.
SINCE ITS INCEPTION:
- BSO Next has allowed over 400 local students to attend each of our six season concerts free of charge. - Having these young people in the audience has brought an unmistakable energy and excitement to our concerts. - Response to the BSO Next program has been overwhelmingly positive from both students and regular concert patrons. For more information about the BSO Next program or to become a sponsor: Contact the BSO office at 661-323-7928
B S O N EXT
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GREAT FOOD & GREAT MUSIC. THE PERFECT COUNTERPOINT.
Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra is pleased to continue our successful “BSO Dine” program for its second season.
Participating Restaurants:
Nothing complements an evening of exceptional music like an exceptional
Belvedere Room at the Padre Hotel
meal. Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra
Café Med Restaurant
has partnered with top local restaurants
CraSh Lounge
to offer concertgoers an opportunity to
Mama Tosca’s Ristorante Italiano
combine their musical experience with a
Muertos Kitchen and Lounge
gourmet dining experience.
Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar
GET 15% OFF YOUR MEAL!
The Nines Restaurant Petroleum Club of Bakersfield (Members Only)
When you present your concert tickets at one of these fine restaurants on the date of the performance.
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B SO D IN E
A LIT T LE SOMET HING EXTRA ‌ n addition to our regular schedule of outstanding performances the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra’s 84th Season will feature an assortment of other inspiring musical events. Check our website at www.BSOnow.org for additional dates and details on the following concerts: GOLDEN CLASSICS CONCERT Classical music enthusiasts will love hearing some of their favorite pieces performed in an elegant setting. INFORMAL No preconceptions. No stage. Late-night. Experience the Bakersfield Symphony's new Informal concert, presenting modern and contemporary works in a vibrant atmosphere and non-traditional setting outside of the concert hall. A TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS John Williams has been called the most popular composer of the modern era and has created music for almost 100 motion pictures, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Jaws. Join us as we perform a selection of his most memorable film scores. MUSIC IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra brings the music to you! Join us for concerts in various cities around Kern County. A H O L I D AY C O N C E R T S P E C I A L Bring your friends and family to this special holiday concert and celebrate with everyone's favorite music.
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GET INS IDE THE CONDUCTOR’S CIRCLE.
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embership in the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra’s Conductors Circle gives you access to the conductor, musicians, soloists and these additional benefits:
- Preferred parking in the County Parking Structure. - Four complimentary tickets per season for your friends. (Seating location based on availability.) - Exclusive receptions during the season. - Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres at each subscription concert. - Preferential season ticket renewal prior to general public notice. - Subscription to the BSO eNewsletter, including updates, special announcements and other BSO news and information.
Join the Conductors Circle today. Minimum donation of $1,000. For more information call 323-7928. SUPPORT THE BAKERSFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Help support the Symphony’s mission of performing great concerts and providing music education in Kern County
DONATIONS Give $20 or more monthly or a onetime gift at www.BSOnow.org
PROGRAM/EVENT SPONSORSHIPS Starting at $2,500.
BSO ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION Help sustain the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra for generations to come. Contact the BSO office at 661-323-7928 for more details.
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W ITH SEASON T ICKETS YOU GET T HE B EST SAVINGS AND MORE! P E R S O N A L A S S I S TA N C E Your Season Ticket order is placed directly with symphony staff; no need to wait in general Box Office lines. Your tickets will be mailed to you approximately one month prior to the first concert of the season. P R I O R I T Y S E AT I N G Season Ticket buyers get the best available seats at a discount over single ticket prices. FREE PRE-CONCERT LECTURES Enjoy an insightful and entertaining introduction to the music, composers and guest artists. Lectures are held one hour prior to each concert.
3 E A S Y W AY S T O S U B S C R I B E Call:
Charge by phone at 661-323-7928
Mail:
Fill in the enclosed order form and send with your check or credit card information to: Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra Season Ticket Sales 1328 34th Street, Suite A Bakersfield, CA 93301
Fax:
Fax your completed order form to 661-323-7331 (Credit Card orders only.)
NEW! PICK 3 We understand not everyone can attend all six regular season concerts. With our new “Pick 3” program you can choose just the performances you want to see. Now that’s convenience! (Pick 3 available until October 1 only.)
See the Season Ticket order form insert for pricing and seating chart.
SEAS O N T I C K ETS
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NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
BAKERSFIELD, CA PERMIT NO. 525
2 0 1 5 - 2 0 1 6
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